http://homeimprovementsandgardening.com/home-improvements/how-to-lay-stone-part-1/ Money Saving Tips for Home Improvements and Backyard Gardening Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:53 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 http://homeimprovementsandgardening.com/home-improvements/how-to-lay-stone-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-321 chet Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:53 +0000 http://homeimprovementsandgardening.com/uncategorized/how-to-lay-stone-part-1/#comment-321 way to go guys!! a couple of things stick out that i see... 1) black felt paper should be used before installing lath to protect from water seepage and 2) concrete stain should not be used because of the acidic base. while it will color the stone effectively, any thinned latex color may be used in its place. ive had the same problem with color variations from sample to finished product, especially with color differences between wall and corner pieces. using a thinned latex paint, matched to desired tint, i was able to achieve the look that i wanted. way to go guys!! a couple of things stick out that i see… 1) black felt paper should be used before installing lath to protect from water seepage and 2) concrete stain should not be used because of the acidic base. while it will color the stone effectively, any thinned latex color may be used in its place. ive had the same problem with color variations from sample to finished product, especially with color differences between wall and corner pieces. using a thinned latex paint, matched to desired tint, i was able to achieve the look that i wanted.

]]> http://homeimprovementsandgardening.com/home-improvements/how-to-lay-stone-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Handyman Services Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:36:42 +0000 http://homeimprovementsandgardening.com/uncategorized/how-to-lay-stone-part-1/#comment-310 excellent videos. nice techniques illustrated. Please carry on placing good stuff. excellent videos. nice techniques illustrated. Please carry on placing good stuff.

]]> http://homeimprovementsandgardening.com/home-improvements/how-to-lay-stone-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-23 masonman Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:40:52 +0000 http://homeimprovementsandgardening.com/uncategorized/how-to-lay-stone-part-1/#comment-23 should have applied scratchcoating for proper bond should have applied scratchcoating for proper bond

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